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R510 FDX

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,650 mi
Last recorded133,650 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 FDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coolant low

Pass 22 Nov 2016 127,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also low on pressure (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 127,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also low on pressure (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,267 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping at clip (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 112,547 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,343 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 106,973 miles

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,310 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,934 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 15 Aug 2007 92,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 80,323 miles

Rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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R510 FDX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R510 FDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R510 FDX registered?

R510 FDX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R510 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 FDX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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